AboveBoard's Favorite No-Minimum 529 Plans

Founder & CEO

Many 529 plans have reasonable minimums, but some distinguish themselves by having no minimums at all.

Currently, $25 to open an account and $25 for each additional contribution is typical. But not all plans do this, so be sure to check out our interactive AboveBoard College Savings Guide to learn about 529 plans that might be a good fit for your goals and situation.

529 plans that earn our highest rating & have no minimums:

NY Direct-Sold 529 Plan

UT Direct-Sold 529 Plan

Be sure to check out our interactive AboveBoard College Savings Guide to learn about your options - we'll walk you through specific benefits available for your state, and share our thoughts on how they stack up vs. other options!

Wallis is the Founder & CEO of AboveBoard Financial, a company reinventing investment advice and insurance with revolutionary transparency and honesty. Wallis spent over 10 years at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker and hedge fund investor in financial institutions. She founded AboveBoard to cut through the BS and present important choices with clarity and compassion. Wallis lives in New York City with her husband and two young children.

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